Britain's Got Startups

And that's a wrap for the Christmas break! 🎄 After a brilliant start to Britain's Got Startups 2025, 11 finalists have been chosen to represent Scotland at our upcoming Regional Final in January. We can’t wait to see what the next stage brings to the table! 🌟 For now, the Britain’s Got Startups team is signing off for Christmas but don't forget our applications are still OPEN here: https://lnkd.in/gun4MG6E #BritainsGotStartups #christmasbreak #HappyChristmas #Scotland #regionalfinal #innovation #startups #scaleups #founders #investors

We're thrilled to announce that the British Business Bank, the UK’s trusted development bank dedicated to empowering small businesses, is a national sponsor of Britain's Got Startups 2025! 🤝 Founded in 2014, its primary mission is to increase the availability and diversity of finance options for smaller businesses, encouraging growth, innovation, and job creation. 🌟 As key industry stakeholders, we couldn’t be more excited or prouder to have such an influential partner join us this year. 🙌 #BritainsGotStartups #BritishBusinessBank #nationalsponsor #innovation #partners #eventseries #founders #investors #startups #scaleups

Are you a business based in the North of England or the Midlands? In less than one month, applications for Northern and Midlands-based businesses will close! 📣 APPLY HERE: https://lnkd.in/gun4MG6E 📣 Why apply to Britain's Got Startups? 🚝 We are bringing investors based outside of each region to see the talent in each region 🪜 We have a proven application process, where the chosen businesses raised £2.5m+ in our 2023/24 process 👫 We saw founders invest in other founders, commercial collaborations and plenty of publicity for the pitching businesses Head over to the website today to find out more and get involved today: https://lnkd.in/eZ7tgUB6 #britainsgotstartups #startups #investment #entrepreneurship #innovation #businessgrowth #funding

“The more eyes on your business the better!” 👀 Boost your business visibility with insights from Kate Longworth from Gaia Learning, a Northern finalist in the 2023/24 Britain’s Got Startups event series. Why should YOU participate as a Northern or Midlands-based business? ⭐ Amplify your business profile. ⭐ Access mentorship from industry leaders. ⭐ Connect with like-minded founders. ⭐ Have the chance to pitch to investors from across Britain. This competition celebrates innovation from every corner of the UK, spotlighting regions big and small 🇬🇧 Apply now to be part of a connected ecosystem across Britain: https://lnkd.in/gun4MG6E #BritainsGotStartups2025

As Scotland's leading programme for building, developing, and scaling tech startups, Techscaler is the go-to for tailored support. By connecting founders with experienced operators, proven playbooks, and relevant events, they empower startups to thrive. 🙌 Delivered by CodeBase on behalf of the Scottish Government, Techscaler drives innovation, entrepreneurship, and growth, aligning with the Scottish Tech Ecosystem Review (STER) and National Strategy for Economic Transformation (NSET). 💫 We're thrilled to partner with CodeBase as our Scotland Regional Event Partner and can't wait for the Scotland Regional Final this January! 🤝 #BritainsGotStartups #Scotland Codebase #Techscaler #regions #innovation #investors #founders #startups #scaleups #entrepreneurship #growth #eventpartner #eventpartnershoutout #techstartups #techscaleups

Introducing our Investability Partner, Fund IQ! 💫   Created by investors, for founders, Fund IQ is a game-changer. This cutting-edge report is your ultimate tool to understand your startup’s investability, refine your pitch, and supercharge your investment documents. 🌟   We've been trialling how Fund IQ can support our decision processes and deliver exceptional value to founders by providing actionable feedback to boost investor engagement. We can’t wait to team up with Fund IQ throughout the event series to make our process even more useful to the founders involved.    A big shout out to the amazing Fund IQ team for revolutionising how founders can approach their funding journey! 🙌 #InvestabilityPartner #BritainsGotStartups #FundIQ #eventpartner #tech #refineyourpitch #pitchingopportunity #founders #investors #startups #scaleups #fundingopportunity #funding #fundraising

📣 Scotland applications are now officially CLOSED! ❌ A massive thank you to the brilliant founders who have submitted their applications. From what we've seen so far, the talent across Scotland is very competitive and we're looking forward to seeing what’s in store at the next stages. 🙌 So, what’s next? The top businesses will be finding out who's made it through to the semi-finals on Wednesday. They'll be invited to attend the... Scotland Virtual Semi-Finals on 17th and 19th December, 2024 🎤 If you're successful at this stage, you'll then be invited to the... Scotland Regional Final on 23rd January 2025 in Edinburgh! 🏆 But the journey doesn’t stop here! Britain's Got Startups North x Midlands is up next, and applications are still open: https://lnkd.in/gun4MG6E Stay tuned for updates, and visit https://lnkd.in/eZ7tgUB6 to learn more. 🌟 #BritainsGotStartups #Scotland #NorthEngland #Midlands #founders #investors #competition #fundingopportunity #pitchingopportunity

Scotland founders, your time is nearly up to apply for Britain's Got Startups! ⌛ Applications for Britain’s Got Startups Scotland close TODAY at midday. You only have a few hours left to submit your application: https://lnkd.in/gun4MG6E Scotland, this is your moment to shine! 🌟 #Scotland #BritainsGotStartups #founders #investors #startups #scaleups #innovation #applications #applicationdeadline

It's less than half a day until our Scotland applications will close. ⌛ So far, Britain's Got Startups has: 💰 Led to £2.5m being invested into regional businesses (and still counting...) 🤝 350+ applications from ambitious startups and 100+ investor follow-ups And that's only the start. 2025 is set to be bigger and better as we push this opportunity out to even more regions. 💫 Don’t miss your last chance to be Scotland’s next big success story. 🙌 Apply here: https://lnkd.in/gun4MG6E #BritainsGotStartups #startups #scaleups #founders #investors #innovations #Scotland #funding #networking

The clock is ticking - applications for Britain’s Got Startups will close on Monday 9th December ⌛ If you have a spare 10 minutes over the weekend, this is a chance to put your name forward for our first Britain's Got Startups in Scotland! 🏆 Don’t miss out on the opportunity to: - Boost your visibility by showcasing your business to a handpicked audience of investors and local stakeholders. - Get expert feedback when you pitch to a panel of experienced investors. - Network with industry leaders and other founders to unlock new business relationships, funding and mentorship. Too many brilliant businesses go unnoticed. We’re here to change that. Britain’s Got Startups is designed to give every entrepreneur a platform to shine. 🌟 Submit your application here: https://lnkd.in/gun4MG6E #BritainsGotStartups #Scotland #founders #applications #founders #investors #innovation #funding #pitchingopportunity